Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel

by Clarins

Product Features

• This refreshing, non-oily gel provides an instant, natural-looking tan
• Use all year to maintain a beautiful sun-kissed radiance and a flattering, natural, golden tan
• Helps prevent premature signs of skin aging

Product Description

Size: 4.4 oz

What it is:A self-tanning gel to bring out healthy color in the skin.What it is formulated to do:This lightweight and non-oily gel promotes a natural, golden tan for face and body without sun exposure. It's instantly absorbed, so there's no need to wait before dressing, with results in just two hours. Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel is ideal for those who wish to maintain a year-round tanned appearance.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00025H3JY
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,815 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #35 in Beauty > Skin Care > Sun > Self-Tanners & Bronzers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Self-Tanner for the Body!, March 10, 2006

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Cheryl Havanac (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (Misc.)

This is the best self-tanner I have ever used and I've tried a lot of them. This has a gel-like consistency and goes on smoothly. I always moisturize my knees, feet, and elbows to ensure an even tan. This will not turn you orange, it will give you a very natural looking tan without the sun damage. I've only used this on my body but it suggests to use it on your face too. Another benefit of this product is you can get dressed right away without having to worry about this product transferring onto your clothes! I have already gone through several tubes and will keep buying it. I highly, highly recommend this product. Oh just be sure to wash your hands well after applying it.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Tanning Gel Ever, January 10, 2007

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Brooke Martin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (Misc.)

I saw that another person reviewed this product with 5 stars, but had only used the product on their body. I have used it on my face and it is flawless; no splotchiness. This product is definitely worth its value. I have really dry skin, especially on my fact, and this gel actually seems to add moisture back in (along with the perfect amount of golden tan, not orangey). I've also used quite a few sunless tanning products, some of which have been pretty good, but this one beats them all out.

39 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It smells weird and it's awfully pricey for what you get, May 25, 2007

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S. Conville (Secaucus, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel (Misc.)

'Tis the season for every beauty magazine to once again dust off their alarmist articles about the dangers of skin cancer and tout the latest self-tanning products. Having seen my father go through two surgeries to remove cancerous lesions from his face as a result of not using sunscreen, I can vouch for those dangers. However, vanity will not allow me to expose my dead-white skin to the masses after spending the entire winter covered up and I've begun my annual quest for the ideal self-tanner.

I decided to try this product after reading several favorable reviews on Amazon and other websites. But at $29.50 for a 4.4 oz. tube it's expensive. The only reason I didn't immediately pass on it was because I had a $25.00 Amazon gift certificate. Otherwise I would never consider purchasing something this pricey.

True to its description, the gel goes on smoothly and evenly. It leaves a slight sheen so you can see where you applied it. The product dries a little slowly but I've learned to apply a small amount daily and let the color build over a few days rather than slather it on in one shot. I did that the first day and waited nearly 40 minutes for the product to completely dry before getting dressed.

Unfortunately I haven't noticed much of a color change. I'm certainly less pale but nowhere near what I'd call tan. Worst of all, the product smells like nail polish remover. It doesn't smell as bad as some other self-tanners, but I don't want to smell like acetone either.

In the end I gave it three stars for ease of application and superb skin softening offset by slow color change, odd smell and high price. I don't mind spending more for a superior product, but this isn't it.

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